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The Extracurricular program offers expanded academic offerings and develops bilingual written and oral communication skills in French and English through playful activities. Coding and typing are available as after‑school options across grade levels. The program sharpens critical and logistical thinking and provides original and comprehensive camp opportunities.
The Extracurricular program inspires new forms of expression through visual art, music, dance, and theatre drama. A range of arts‑related after‑school activities is offered across campuses to foster creativity and performance.
Bilingual written and oral communication skills are developed through activities in French and English as part of the after‑school program. Language‑related options are offered across campuses to support multilingual learning.
A wide range of clubs and activities includes sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and rock climbing, as well as chess and debate. Additional options include judo, capoeira, yoga, and cooking, providing varied social and hobby opportunities.
Community is at the heart of the Lycée experience, with volunteer support helping to organize field trips and sports activities such as Lycée Cross and the Décathlon. The school emphasizes belonging and active participation across campuses.
There are student clubs and activities that enable leadership and personal project development. The LFSF J adore Series highlights long‑term student involvement across grades, showcasing leadership through ongoing participation.
A broad range of sports and fitness activities is offered, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, rock climbing, tennis, and yoga. Capoeira, judo, and cooking are also part of after‑school offerings, supporting physical and personal wellbeing. Extended Day Activities run during the school year to accommodate diverse schedules.
Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) is an international school serving PreK–12 with two bilingual tracks: a French Track aligned to the French Ministry of National Education, and an International Track powered by the International Baccalaureate (IB). Students aged 2 to 18 benefit from continuous education across three campuses: Ashbury (Preschool–Grade 5) in San Francisco, Sausalito (Preschool–Grade 5) in Marin, and Ortega (Middle–High School) in San Francisco. The International Track follows the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is accredited by the French Ministry and CAIS and is part of the AEFE network. Across campuses sustainability is embedded: Eco-Delegates, solar aquaponics, water cisterns, living green walls, and an organic Cantine kitchen. LFSF hosts a diverse community of around 50 nationalities and offers strong arts, athletics, and language programs, enabling bilingual French–English instruction and a wide range of extracurricular activities for families.
